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SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER
15891 Paxton Avenue | South Holland, IL 60473 | (708) 868-0606

Sand Ridge Nature Center offers live native animals, natural history exhibits, hiking trails, naturalist-led nature programs and festivals throughout the year.

Open: SUMMER: M-Su 9AM-5PM; WINTER: M-Su 9AM-4PM; Exhibit Room closed on Fridays

Area: Area 3

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Events

WEE WONDERS Jun 1, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Jun 7, 2025

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jun 7, 2025

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HERP HIKE Jun 8, 2025

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South Holland, IL

WEE WONDERS Jun 11, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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BIRDING IS ACCESSIBLE Jun 14, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jun 14, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jun 19, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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JUNETEENTH JUBILEE Jun 21, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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NIGHT OF THE FROGS/NOCHE DE LAS RANAS Jul 1, 2025

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South Holland, IL

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Jul 5, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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RED, WHITE, AND... BLACK? Jul 6, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jul 12, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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WEE WONDERS Jul 13, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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WEE WONDERS Jul 16, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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CERAMIC CREATIONS WORKSHOPS Jul 19, 2025

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South Holland, IL

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SAND RIDGE CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE Jul 26, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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THE "FREEDOM TRAIL" BUS & WALKING TOUR Jul 26, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

LIVE HEALTHY, DISCOVER NATURE! WALK Aug 2, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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WEE WONDERS Aug 3, 2025

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15891 Paxton Avenue

South Holland, IL

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